Obituaries

Feb 16, 2025

George Milton Mefford, 88 years, of Port Deposit, MD, passed away Sunday, February 16, 2025 at his residence. Born September 2, 1936 in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of the late Bishop Morris and Ruth Adreon Mefford.

George was formerly employed as a commercial underwater diver for various companies in Baltimore, MD.

George is...

Feb 13, 2025

Joanne Virginia Hamm, 90 years, of Port Deposit, MD, passed away Thursday, February 13, 2025 in the University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Medical Center of Bel Air, MD. Born December 22, 1934 in Marion, VA, she was the daughter of the late Carl and Charlotte Tibbs West.

Joanne was a member of the Pleasant View Baptist Church...

Feb 12, 2025

Alfred Lewis Bines, 83 years, of Port Deposit, MD, passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2025 in the Autumn Lake Healthcare at Calvert Manor of Rising Sun, MD. Born November 29, 1941 in Havre de Grace, MD, he was the son of the late Walter G. and Lila Burlin Bines Smith.

Alfred was a member of the First...

Feb 11, 2025

Anthony “Tony” Peter Gerst, 79, of Perryville, MD, passed away suddenly Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at the Christiana Care Union Hospital in Elkton, MD. Born February 6, 1946 in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of the late Andrew and Imogene (nee Harrison) Gerst.

In addition to his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren, Tony’s greatest accomplishments were...

Feb 10, 2025

Michael Jay Jones, age 66 years, of Perryville, MD, passed away Monday, February 10, 2025, peacefully at home. Born April 9, 1958, in the Harford Memorial Hospital of Havre de Grace, MD. Michael was preceded in death by his wife, Kimberly Ann Jones, and his parents, Roy John Jones and Jean Creswell Jones.

Michael was a lifetime...

Feb 8, 2025

Jacqueline Louise Parker, 77 years, of Laurel, MD, formerly of Perryville, MD, passed away Saturday, February 8, 2025 in the Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center of Columbia, MD. Born July 29, 1947 in Perryville, MD, she was the daughter of the late Clarence Earle and Mary Josephine Campbell Simmons.

Jacqueline was retired from Freehold Cartage of...

Feb 6, 2025

Mary Jo Reece, 96 years, of Bear, DE, formerly of Perryville, MD, passed away Thursday, February 6, 2025 in the Sunrise Assisted Living facility of Wilmington, DE. Born December 10, 1928 in Richwood, WVA, she was the daughter of the late Shirley Evans and Alta Muriel Taylor.

Mrs. Reece was a member of the Rising Sun Church...

Feb 5, 2025

John “Jack” Willson Gilley, 79 years, of Charlestown, MD, passed away Wednesday, February 5, 2025 in the AccentCare Hospice Center Christiana Hospital of Newark, DE. Born November 22, 1945 in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of the late James Layton Gilley, Sr., and Mary Helen Wardell Gilley.

Mr. Gilley was an attorney who began his career...

Jan 26, 2025

Conrad Clarence Gaylord was born on May 10, 1936, to the late Leaters (Gayle) Gaylord and Amelia (Margaret) Haines. He peacefully departed this life on January 26, 2025, at home surrounded by his loving family.

At a young age, Conrad attended Bethel AME Church in Port Deposit, MD, alongside his brothers and sisters. He was educated in...

Jan 22, 2025

Roger Alan Delp, Sr., 62 years, of Conowingo, MD, passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at home. Born January 18, 1963 in Havre de Grace, MD, he was the son of W. Roger and Mary E. Swift Delp of Roaring Springs, PA.

Roger was a mason for 45 years, and employed by Scheler and Shifflett of Pottstown,...

Jan 19, 2025

Robin Denise Cifarelli, 54 years, of Colora, MD, passed away Sunday, January 19, 2025 at home. Born January 29, 1969 in Havre de Grace, MD, she was the daughter of Richard Langowski and Barbara Herbert Deal.

Robin is survived by her husband, Gerard T. Cifarelli; son, Peter Miljevic; daughters, Veronica Bernard and Helena Cifarelli; four grandchildren; brother,...

Jan 18, 2025

Charles Francis Cunningham, 78 years, of Perryville, MD, a beloved veteran of the U.S. Air Force, passed away on January 18, 2025, at home.  Born on September 13, 1946 in Wilmington, DE, he was the son of the late Leroy F. and Marian Peters Cunningham.

Charles served his country with honor from 1966 until 1970. He was...

Jan 5, 2025

George Bernard Tredway, 79 years, of Conowingo, MD, passed away Sunday, January 5, 2025 in the Christiana Care Union Hospital of Elkton, MD. Born December 18, 1945 in San Luis Obispo, CA, he was the son of the late Carmen Dempster and Margaret Louise Denniff Tredway.

Mr. Tredway was a veteran of the U.S. Army, later enlisting...

Jan 4, 2025

James Saponaro, 82 years, of Perryville, MD, passed away Saturday, January 4, 2025 in the University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Medical Center of Bel Air, MD. Born January 3, 1943 in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of the late Domenick and Mary Calao Saponaro.

Jim was a member of the Good Shepherd Catholic Church of Perryville,...

Dec 31, 2024

Stanley “Spike” Esmond Riale, Jr., 87 years, of Perryville, MD, passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2024 in the Upper Chesapeake Medical Center of Bel Air, MD. Born March 11, 1937 in Perryville, MD, he was the son of the late Stanley, Sr., and Virginia Parson Riale.

Spike was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served from...

Dec 27, 2024

Joan Margaret Harlow Morgan, 89, of North East, MD, passed away peacefully on the 27th of December 2024 at Calvert Manor (Autumn Lake).  Her family is thankful for the helpful caregivers and nurses who provided dedicated care for her over the years.  Their patience, fortitude and guidance were of immense help to the family.  A special thank you to...

Dec 21, 2024

Jack Edward Anthony, passed away at his home in Port Deposit, Maryland on December 21, 2024 at the age of 89.   He was born on April 13, 1935 to Arthur Edward Anthony and Santina Josephine Scardina. He was the oldest of 4 children, having 2 brothers and 1 sister.

Jack was affectionately known by his nickname “Tony”...

Dec 15, 2024

Patricia Ann Hurst, 64 years, of Perryville, MD, passed away Sunday, December 15, 2024 at home. Born September 26, 1960 in St. Louis, MO, she was the daughter of the late Clifton. D and Dorothy F. Gordon Hurst.

Patricia was a veteran of the U.S. Army and was employed as a programmer by the Department of the...

Dec 5, 2024

Dorothy Mae Molloy, 87 years, of Port Deposit, MD, passed away Thursday, December 5, 2024 in the University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Medical Center of Bel Air, MD. Born June 7, 1937 in Port Deposit, MD, she was the daughter of the late Crosier Elton and Virginia Dare Bumgarner Poff.

Dorothy is survived by her daughters, Kimberly...

Dec 3, 2024

Alice Elizabeth “Betsy” Tome of Rising Sun passed away on Tuesday, December 3 in Christiana Hospital. She was 81.

Betsy was born in Downingtown, Pa. on October 14, 1943, a daughter of the late Lester Onyx Poole and Mary Coates Poole. She was a Birthright Quaker.

She grew up in Oxford, Pa. but considered Cecil...